US Bridges

T 263 over Rock River

Fair

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 59J63

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 263 over Rock River is a concrete culvert carrying T 263 over Rock River in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 263
CrossesRock River
Location0.6 MI W of JCT Csah 17
RouteCounty Highway 263
CountyPipestone County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.90661, -96.15556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2013)
Projected traffic174 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 263 over Rock River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 263 over Rock River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does T 263 over Rock River carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is T 263 over Rock River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns T 263 over Rock River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.